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India’s Adani Group seals deal to develop Western Container Terminal at Colombo Port
COLOMBO: India's Adani Group on Thursday sealed a deal with the state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to develop and run the strategic Colombo Port's Western Container Terminal.
As the first-ever Indian port operator in Sri Lanka,…
ED attaches Rs 30-crore worth Noida plots of Unitech group
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached over two dozen land parcels in Noida, worth a little over Rs 30 crore, in connection with its money laundering probe against the Unitech group.
The 29 land…
More pain? Gas price hiked 62 per cent; CNG prices to go up too
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday hiked by 62 per cent the price of natural gas that is used to produce electricity, make fertilisers and turned into CNG to use as fuel in automobiles and cooking gas for household kitchens.
This is…
Eight core sectors’ output up 11.6 per cent in August, says data
NEW DELHI: The output of eight core sectors grew by 11.6 per cent in August, mainly due to an uptick in the production of cement, coal, and natural gas, official data showed on Thursday.
The eight infrastructure sectors of coal, crude…
Government to make it mandatory for vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines: Gadkari
NEW DELHI: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the government will make it mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines, after it gets permission from the Supreme Court.
Flex-fuel, or flexible fuel, is…
Centre committed to promoting J&K tourism worldwide: Tourism Minister Reddy
Srinagar, Sep 30 (UNI) Union Minister for Tourism and Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy on Thursday reaffirmed the commitment of the central government towards the promotion of Jammu and Kashmir…
How Often Should I Replace My Accessory Drive Belt?
Most manufacturers call for periodic inspection of the belt as part of scheduled maintenance, but few list a specific replacement interval, and inspection intervals vary widely.
Mercedes-Benz, for example, says to inspect the belt every…
Banks disburse Rs 7,500 crore under Credit Guarantee Scheme for microfinance institutions
NEW DELHI: Banks have fully utilised Rs 7,500 crore under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to benefit the smallest of the borrowers, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
The scheme was announced by…
SBI Card to start three-day festive cashback offer from October 3
NEW DELHI: India's largest pure-play credit card issuer SBI Card on Wednesday announced its three-day festival to offer cashback benefits for online shopping on all domestic e-commerce platforms beginning next month.
The three-day mega…
HDFC Bank gains 4 lakh new credit card users post lifting of RBI ban
NEW DELHI: Quickly ramping-up its credit card acquisition, HDFC Bank has issued 4 lakh new credit cards after the lifting of the ban by the RBI last month.
HDFC Bank has made a record of over 4 lakh credit cards issuance since the…
Britannia collaborates with Accenture to accelerate its digital transformation
NEW DELHI: Packaged-food major Britannia Industries has collaborated with the global IT and professional services company Accenture to accelerate its digital transformation across multiple retail channels.
Accenture, through a digital…
Veeda Clinical Research files draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 831 crore via IPO
NEW DELHI: Clinical research organisation Veeda Clinical Research has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise a little over Rs 831 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
The initial share-sale will…
FlagshipA380 aircraft will soon be deployed to expanded destinations : Emirates
Kochi, Sep 29 (UNI) In line with the continued easing of travel restrictions around the globe, Emirates has announced that its flagship A380 aircraft will soon be deployed to an expanded list of destinations starting in October and…
G7 finance ministers reach ‘common understanding’ on reshaping global tax rules
Washington, Sep 30 (UNI/Sputnik) US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met virtually with the G7 finance ministers and reached an understanding on several important global tax issues, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
"Earlier…
Help Your Car Beat the Summer Heat
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is key to helping your car survive a hot summer. Start under the hood. Look for battery corrosion, as the heat raises the internal temperature of the battery and speeds up corrosion on the terminals.…
Data privacy should not be compromised in using fintech: FM Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said there should be no compromise on data privacy and safeguard of client data with an increasing number of Indians now using digital mode of payment.
Addressing the fintech…
Gold declines Rs 54, silver tumbles Rs 573 on global cues
NEW DELHI: Gold prices declined by Rs 54 to Rs 45,080 per 10 gram in the national capital on Tuesday in line with weak global cues, according to HDFC Securities.
In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 45,134 per 10…
Solar open access installation rises nearly seven-fold in April-June: Report
NEW DELHI: Solar open access installations in India increased nearly seven-fold to 209 MW in the second quarter of 2021 from 27 MW a year ago.
Solar open access installations in India totalled 209 MW in the second quarter of 2021,…
Amazon brings global computer science education initiative to India
NEW DELHI: Amazon on Tuesday announced the launch of its global computer science (CS) education programme - Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) - in India, which will enable access to quality CS education and career opportunities for students from…
NFRA finds errors in KIOCL’s financial statements for 2019-20 period
NEW DELHI: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has found errors in the financial statements of KIOCL Ltd for the 2019-20 fiscal and has flagged that the company's accounting policy for foreign exchange forward contracts was…
